Episode 27: John Mayer, "Continuum"

03/12/19 • 80 min

"Continuum" is the album that changed John Mayer's trajectory in the best way. I'm covering a lot of ground in this episode, including which song on "Continuum" single-handedly turned me into a fan of his (and why I wasn't for the longest time), how "Back to the Future" inspired Mayer to play the guitar, and the medical condition that made him think he might never sing again. We'll talk Dead & Co., all of Mayer's relationships and the songs they inspired, and what's on the horizon for him in 2019.

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Ariana Grande's success right now is, in a word, dominant. In this episode, we'll talk all about the specific experiences that provided inspiration for "thank u, next," including her relationship with the late Mac Miller and her called-off engagement to SNL's Pete Davidson. And there's refreshingly a lot more substance to Ariana as a musician and person than it may seem to the casual listener, including her active role in the recording studio, philanthropic efforts, and genuine soul. Don't miss this one.

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Episode 28: Hootie & the Blowfish, "Cracked Rear View"

Hootie & the Blowfish came on to the scene just as grunge's mainstream moment was ending. And the timing couldn't have been better. After years of angst saturating the airwaves, four nice guys from South Carolina brought the uplifting sound we didn't know we needed. In this episode: Why Darius Rucker isn't actually "Hootie" (and who is), why nostalgia is becoming increasingly sellable, and the gears that turned at the exact right moment to make "Cracked Rear View" one of the best-selling albums of all time.